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Shoppers who cleaned up well during Amazon Prime Day in July will be so happy to hear that Amazon has finally announced the dates for its 2024 Prime Big Deal Days event. Like last year's Prime Big Deal Days event, we expect plenty of great discounts across popular shopping categories such as tech, home and more.
Amazon has announced that this year's Prime Big Deal Days will be held on October 8 and 9, 2024.
Read on to learn everything we know about Amazon's fall Prime Day so far. And be sure to check back regularly, as we will be updating this article as soon as we get more information on the big sales event.
What is Prime Big Deal Days?
Prime Big Deal Days is basically like another Amazon Prime Day, but in the fall. (The regular Prime Day occurs mid-July every year.) Think of it as the unofficial start to the 2024 holiday shopping season, or Amazon's early version of Black Friday.
Like Prime Day, Prime Big Deal Days lasts two days and features deals across a variety of the brand's shopping categories, including fitness, home, tech and much more. Prime Big Deal Days is Amazon's second biggest sales event of the year (the first is Prime Day, of course), so we expect the deals to be among the best the retail giant has to offer.
When is Prime Big Deal Days 2024?
Amazon has announced that Prime Big Deal Days 2024 will begin on Tuesday, October 8 and will run through Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
Do you need to be a Prime Member to shop during Prime Big Deal Days?
Yes. Like Prime Day, the best deals at the Prime Big Deal Days sales event will be exclusive to Amazon Prime members.
Don't have Prime? We highly encourage you to try the service (in our opinion, it's worth it). Amazon Prime is mega-popular for a reason -- not only do you get fast free shipping (two-day, one-day or even same-day shipping, depending on the products ordered), but you also get access to Prime Video, where you'll find a plethora of award-winning movies and TV shows, discounts at Whole Foods and more.
If you've never tried Amazon Prime before, the retailer will likely offer you a 30-day free trial to test out the service (your trial offer may differ). And if you're a college student or a shopper between the ages of 18 and 24, you can try out Prime for six months free, then afterward pay a discounted rate of $7.49 per month.
An Amazon Prime membership is $14.99 per month, or $139 per year if you choose to pay annually (the monthly rate for that is about $11.50).
Will there be competing Prime Day sales at other retailers?
Walmart's competing sale, the Holiday Deals event, will be held from October 8 through 13 this year. It will include must-see deals on electronics, home, fashion, the best toys of Christmas 2024 and more. We're talking top brands like Sony, Lego, Bissell and more. Unlike Amazon's sale, you don't need to be a Walmart+ member to get the lowest price. That said, paid Walmart+ members do get to shop the Holiday Deals event early, giving them access to deals that might otherwise be sold out by the time the general public can shop.
Target Circle Week is coming October 6 through 12 this fall. It's free to join Target Circle and shop the sale.
Electronics giant Best Buy will be hosting a 48-hour flash sale on October 8 and 9. According to the retailer, you can expect deals on TVs, gaming devices, laptops, monitors and more.
Best early October Amazon Prime Day deals you can shop now
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days isn't here yet, but there are already some great deals to shop at Amazon now. Check out our top Amazon sale picks below.
Mudeela pots and pans organizer: $22 (save 35%)
This pots and pans organizer comes with eight racks, including two on one side for your deep, saute pans and four on the other side for lighter, frying pans. There's also one bottom rack on either side that's best suited for bigger stock pots.
What we like about this organizer is that you can also assemble it horizontally. This configuration allows you to store your pans on their side, giving you the chance to neatly organize your cookware in a drawer.
The Mudeela pots and pans organizer boasts a 4.3-star rating on Amazon. One reviewer wrote, "This fits easily in my builder-grade cabinets. I no longer need to stack and protect my nonstick pans; I can easily retrieve the pan I need without unstacking and restacking pans. The apparatus remains stable regardless of the pan I remove. Very pleased."
Apple AirPods (2nd Generation): $89 (save $40)
Apple AirPods under $100? You can find them at Amazon now. This Apple deal is just one of the many hot tech sales we're seeing at Amazon ahead of its Prime Big Deal Days event coming this October.
Just about anyone will love the budget-minded second-generation Apple AirPods. They're not the latest model, but they're still one of the most sought-after earbud models on the market.
Retailing for $129 at Apple, they're on sale for just $89 at Amazon today. These AirPods offer more than 24 hours of listening time with the wireless charging case; seamless one-tap setup for Apple devices; and low-latency wireless connection for immersive movie and music experiences. Plus, you truly can't beat the price.
Apple iPad (9th Generation) tablet: $199 (40% off)
Right now, you can get a brand-new, Wi-Fi-only Apple iPad (9th Generation) tablet with 64GB of internal storage for just $199 at Amazon, which is an incredible deal, making it a great time to upgrade your tech or grab someone an amazing gift.
The iPad (9th Generation) boasts more than 67,500 customer reviews on Amazon and has earned 4.8 stars out of five, so you know people love it. It's the perfect starter tablet for kids and teens heading back to school, or anyone who wants the capabilities of an iPad without paying top dollar for an Apple iPad Pro or iPad Air.
While the ninth-generation iPad isn't the latest model, featuring the slightly older Apple A13 Bionic processor, it still runs the same version of iPadOS and includes the full suite of apps available on the current iPad models. This tablet is equipped with a 10.2 inch (2,160 by 1,620-pixel resolution) Retina touchscreen display, along with a 12MP front camera and 8MP rear camera. The battery lasts for about 10 hours per charge. Choose between a space gray or silver casing color.
You can purchase the ninth-generation Apple iPad from Amazon for $199 -- that's 40% off -- but only for a limited time.
Vtopmart airtight food storage containers, set of 24: $33 (save 38%)
This comprehensive dry food storage container set can tame even the messiest of pantries. The set comes with 12 tall containers (six that are 2.5 quarts and six that are 1.8 quarts), six medium containers (1.5 quarts) and six small containers (0.7 quarts). We love that these come with decorative, chalk labels, which will make organizing your pantry not only easier but fun as well.
In addition to the downright stylish labels, we also like these food storage containers' airtight seal, which is achieved thanks to the silicone gasket on the lids. This tight closure will help keep your food fresh and protect it from pantry bugs (this is especially crucial for flour).
The containers are made of dishwasher-safe, BPA-free plastic. They're also stackable and conveniently see-through, making it easy to find ingredients and snacks as well as discern how much of them you have left.
Keurig K-Mini single-serve coffee maker: $60 (save 40%)
Measuring less than five inches wide, the Keurig K-mini is another great product for people with small kitchens. This single-serving coffee maker is a bestseller in its category on Amazon, with more than 76,000 five-star ratings on Amazon.
The Keurig K-Mini can make between six to 12 ounces of coffee fast, perfect for busy professionals, college students or just anyone who wants their coffee STAT. It has a one-cup reservoir and comes in plenty of fun colors, including army green, baby blue and light pink. Buy this now and you can take advantage of a 40% discount.
One customer called the Keurig K-Mini single-serve coffee maker "amazing!" and "worth it," adding: "I saved so much money buying this coffee maker. I used to be a Starbucks everyday girl, but I wanted to cut down on costs and budget more, so I decided to invest in this coffee maker and it makes great hot coffee. I don't know when the last time was that I had an $8 coffee!"
Cozy Essential vacuum storage bags: $25 (save 17%)
The incoming fall season is the perfect time to take advantage of some of the cleaning, storage and organization deals at Amazon. That starts with saving 33% on a 20-pack of vacuum storage bags from the Cozy Essential store at Amazon. The storage bags are a No. 1 Amazon bestseller in the category with a 4.3-star review score.
These multi-use storage bags (11.8" L x 6.5" W x 7.87" H) offer a terrific space-saving way to store comforters, sweaters, ski clothing, towels, camping gear and more, but out of the way. Because the bags are vacuum sealed, you'll be able to store bulky items while saving space. These storage bags are also terrific for saving space in your luggage while traveling, or organizing and streamlining packing for college drop-off this fall.
A box of 20 bags usually sells for $30 and is now on sale for $25 at Amazon, making these bags just $1.20 each. Prime members can get fast, free shipping, but you don't have to be an Amazon Prime member to clean up on this deal. Just tap the button below and add this deal to your cart.
iRobot Roomba robot vacuum: $179 (save 28%)
This robot vacuum uses a special three-stage cleaning system that lifts, loosens and eradicates dirt and pet hair that's hidden deep in your carpet. It's a lot easier to let your robot vacuum do all the work instead of manually pushing a stick vacuum.
It effortlessly navigates around and under furniture and works in conjunction with the Robot Home App to simplify cleaning, suggest cleaning schedules, and offer Clean Map reports so you know where your Roomba Vac Essential robot has cleaned when you're not home. It also recharges itself so it's always powered up when needed.
This is a great price for an iRobot vacuum, so pounce on this deal while it's hot. Regularly $250, this Roomba is just $179 right now.
Labigo electric spin scrubber: $46 (8% coupon)
The Labigo electric spin scrubber was designed to clean the surfaces of your home with greater ease and efficiency. The spin scrubber gets the job done with its four included brush heads. These include one small and large flat brush, a dome brush and a corner brush, the latter of which is great for scrubbing around your baseboards as well as your toilet's base.
What also helps with getting into hard-to-reach places is the scrubber's adjustable base, which can be extended up to 3.5 feet, and a scrub head that can be rotated. These will give you the ability to scrub high and low in your home, from the bottom of the tub to the crown molding that lines your ceilings. The scrubber can last up to an hour and a half on a single charge.
The Labigo electric spin scrubber has a 4.4-star rating on Amazon.
One reviewer wrote, "I can't begin to explain how happy I am with this item; I have a bad back and threw it out twice, cleaning the hall bathtub. I am 56 and no longer going to even attempt it again...then I saw this on a cleaning video on TikTok; game changer!
Instant Vortex 6-Quart air fryer: $125 (save 26%)
An air fryer is a must-have for anyone who spends a lot of time in the kitchen. It's also perfect for those who want to spend less time in there since it can help whip up super-quick meals and snacks.
This Instant Pot-branded model can air fry, broil, roast and reheat. Though you can set meals to cook with just one-touch button presses, you can customize the cooker's programming further and cook anywhere between 120 and 400 degrees.
It's simple to clean, doesn't take up much space in your kitchen thanks to its compact size, and its air-frying basket is dishwasher-safe. It's on sale for a great price too, so if you're looking for a simple solution for delicious, healthier dinners, this is your answer.
Regularly $170, this air fryer is now $125 at Amazon.
Mooka Air Purifier: $60 (save $110)
If you live in a small apartment or spend a lot of time in a small area with little air circulation, you know the importance of purifying the air. And even if you have a larger space, it's still super important to keep the air you're breathing free of allergens.
This unassuming little air purifier couldn't be more affordable, with a high-efficiency filtration system that can cover up to 1,076 square feet of your home. It uses a HEPA filter and activated carbon to trap smoke, odor, large dust particles, pet hair and anything else that sneaks into your immediate vicinity, as well as contaminants in the air as small as 0.3 microns.
It's whisper-quiet when running and has four timer settings, four fan modes, and a night light to top it all off. You'll sleep easy with this air purifier on the job, and so will your bank account thanks to this Amazon sale price.
Regularly $170, get it for $60 at Amazon.
Orimade shower caddy basket organizer: $26 (save 33%)
Let's face it. We all have too much stuff in our shower stalls. From the empty Head & Shoulders bottle you left in one alcove to the five sugar scrubs piled up in the corner, you can afford to downsize.
Or just add more storage with this adhesive organizer.
You may have seen something of this nature on TikTok and wondered if it works. It absolutely does, and this elegant, stainless-steel, rustproof shelf can stick effortlessly to your shower wall with no drilling, no damage, and no trouble.
You get a two-pack for this price, with 5 hooks and two complete caddies. Just add all your must-have shower items and you're good to go!
Regularly $39, you can get this organizer for $26, which is 33% off at Amazon right now.
CGK Unlimited queen 3-piece sheet set: $18 (save 40%)
This three-piece sheet set comes in a variety of solid color options and the popular queen size, making it a great option for any home.
Each set includes a pillowcase, flat sheet and fitted sheet.
These microfiber sheets are wrinkle-free. The fitted sheet offers deep pockets to provide a snug fit around any queen-size mattress.
Now that this sheet set is on sale for an incredible 40% off with a coupon, you can purchase it for just $18. At this price, it makes sense to buy a few in your favorite colors.
Rachel Center is a writer with more than eight years of experience creating lifestyle content for brands such as Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple and Apartment Therapy.